Gustave Le Gray's life was as romantic as any novel

Mattusch is Mathy Professor of Art History at George Mason University in Virginia

the Near East

involving public participation

such as Albrecht Dürer

Artists' Techniques and Materials SCULPT Gustave Le Gray's life wasAntonella Fuga An artist's materialsthe bold brushstrokes of a Van Gogh oil painting, the sparkling gold leaf in a Byzantine mosaic, the fragile translucence of a porcelain vaseare not just the accessories of his or her work. They are the physical embodiment of the artist's creative vision and a reflection of the historical context in which they were used. This volume discusses the materials and processes used in eight media: painting, drawing,